2001 Fleetwood Storm recalls and problems

The 2001 Fleetwood Storm has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Fleetwood dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Fleetwood Storm vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Fleetwood Storm recalls

Recall 09V-198: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Jun 2, 2009 · 509 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.

Recall 07V-120: Equipment

Reported Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor homes and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Fleetwood will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216.

Recall 03V-452: Equipment

Reported Nov 4, 2003 · 60,877 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Fix: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or fleetwood at 1-800-629-8454.

Recall 03V-066: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 4, 2003 · 11,194 vehicles affected · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.

Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.

Fix: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

2001 Fleetwood Storm problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Power Train1
Parking Brake1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 19,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Fleetwood Storm complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 19,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2011
The contact owns a 2001 fleetwood storm special class a with a workhorse chassis p32. The contact stated that the chassis had bendix brakes and when driving at low speeds and depressing the brakes, the rear passenger side brake seized and exhibited an abnormal burning odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 19,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 32,604 miles · reported Jun 8, 2010
Vehicle: 2001 fleetwood storm model 30h motorhome chassis: 2000 workhorse p32 incident:brakes overheated for no reason and I experienced a total loss of braking ability from the brake system. While driving from yosemite valley to fresno ca., on a cold morning, with snow on the ground, I started to smell what I believed to be overheating brakes. Since we were going mostly downhill, I was already driving cautiously in second gear. I then shifted down into first gear and was going so slow that the brakes were hardly needed at all. That seemed to make no difference at all, and the brakes soon lost…
Power Train · at 9,366 miles · reported Jul 20, 2003
While driving down the freeway at 60 MPH the park braking system engaged. We averted an accident, but came to a grinding halt at a very dangerous spot. This system clamps onto the driveshaft and acts as a parking brake when park is selected on the shift indicator. A pump holds the brake off of the driveshaft but if the pump fails, a switch or relay fails, or insufficient fluid it engages the brake. System had to be defeated to drive after being towed with driveshaft removed. This is a horrible accident waiting to happen.ehicle is a 2001 fleetwood storm 30h on a workhorse chassis with 9300…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Fleetwood Storm have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Fleetwood Storm: 09V-198 (service brakes, air), 07V-120 (equipment), 03V-452 (equipment), 03V-066 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Fleetwood Storm?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 19,000 miles.

Are Fleetwood recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Fleetwood dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.